The oil - what is it?The special oil that is used in various ceremonies.A lot of references and guidelines in this regard are in the scriptures.Many believe spruce wand when illnesses, but each one is given only by his faith.Therefore, the use of oil with no inner spiritual work useless.Equally important in the bosom of the church it is and myrrh.
What is oil, and where it is used
knowledge of how to use the church oil, as well as how it should be very important.Let us examine this question in detail.
Traditionally spruce has always been considered a healing oil.His description and methods of use are very common in the Bible.Used during extreme unction, and is also called the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.Bohl during this ritual can be granted healing or relief.
Also it is used in various celebrations, as the oil of the oil is considered a special sign of joy.In the old days it could be used for anointing special guests of honor.
also firs are on baptism, namely before the actual ceremony.They anoint the various parts of the body that represents the appearance of connection with Christ, as well as the fight against sin and increase in strength for this.
also spruce used for the consecration of the various parts of buildings and sacred objects.
Separately be said about the lamp oil, which is usually pure olive oil, but can be added and incense.If you choose to look at it and smell of cleanliness to meet the Holy Scriptures.Here are some characteristics of quality oil:
- taste a little of the oil burning;
- if the ambient temperature falls below eight degrees Celsius, it changes color and turns white;
- color is greenish oil.
oil composition
The oil - what is it?That is what is still its structure or may be part of it?As mentioned above, the oil can be called butter, which is based on olive oil.Also, It may include several fragrant oils, if they have no pungent smell, they also have to be clean.For example, pink.
With additions spruce is most often used for anointing, consecration and kindling in the lamps.Pure olive oil can be eaten.
oil How to cook it and how to store it
Now consider how to prepare the oil that is part of this?Preparing it is very strict.The main thing here is pure olive oil, if necessary, add fragrant ingredients.Then the priest is reading special prayers depending on the purpose for which is intended to be firs.
There are also oils that have been consecrated on the relics, they can have a miraculous power.And it is very useful for those who are sick spiritually or physically.
Keep this oil should be near the home altar, or where there are icons.For him, you can purchase a special container, which is sold in the churches.It is not recommended to keep it in the refrigerator or medicine cabinet.
Sacrament of Holy Unction (last rites)
So we have to figure out how to cook the oil that it is at all.But more should consider using it during the extreme unction.This is a special ritual that is performed when the disease (spiritual or physical), but not only.It can be done and human health, as it is believed that during this sacrament sins are forgiven, that person has committed, but forgot about them.It is recommended to do this once a year.
During this rite used oil that was consecrated a special prayer.A priest must anoint the sick with this oil seven times.
holy oil, which was used during the rite can not be used for gravelights or discarded.If unction happened to human suffering, it can take home with them and smear the sore spots or eat.Also it can be used, and those who did not go through the rite.Often this oil compared with holy water, but they can not sprinkle the room.
In principle, it can not take with them after the ceremony and leave clergymen.In the old days all that remained of the Unction, burned.
What is myrrh
This is a special blend of oils, as well as to include a variety of other ingredients (spices, herbs).Miro enough ancient material.It is made even in the Old Testament time.Then his application was broader.The kings ascended the throne after the anointing, and this action is done on priests and prophets.
now mainly use it in baptism.The Sacrament of Confirmation has appeared in the days when it was a tradition for newly baptized attachment hands of the bishop or apostle, resulting in a gift of the Spirit, and a blessing.
Since Christians over time became longer, it became impossible to do.Therefore, there was the sacrament of Confirmation as to prepare this oil with the direct involvement and blessing of the head of the church.
ointment composition
As a part of this oil according to legend was originally about fifty components.At the present time their number was reduced to forty.
traditional ointment is composed of high quality pure spruce.Next will be a necessary component of grape wine.Miro, the oil of which is used in religious ceremonies, not just qualitatively prepare without him.Wine warn sticking during cooking and a possible fire.
remaining components of the oil - is incense.In the church statute no clear indication in this regard, so oil and substances may vary and change.Some possible:
- rose petals and rose oil;
- incense;
- roots of violets, galangal;
- of the oils may still be lemon, nutmeg, and others.
Preparation Miro
To prepare this oil, there is a special ritual.Cooking ointment can only head of the church (Metropolitan or Patriarch) that can be said about the oil of the church.This happens during Holy Week.It brewed it for three days and this action does not happen every year, but every few years.
ritual begins on Holy Monday, when to pray, in order to start cooking this fragrant oil.Sprinkles holy water on the items that are needed.On Monday, the ointment should boil (oil and wine).At this time, the prayers and stir the oil in the pot, so as not burnt.
The next day, in the Great Tuesday, the boiler, which is brewed in the future ointment is added grape wine, and you need to add and sweet substances.Also going on the whole day praying.
On Holy Wednesday, the Chrism ends.In incense pot add butter and cool.
also need to consecrate chrism.This occurs on Holy Thursday during the Divine Liturgy.
Next ointment in special vessels (mirnitsah) is transmitted to the temple, where it is stored on the throne.
Which rites and rituals intended Miro
This oil is commonly used for the anointing of children and adults after passed the sacrament of baptism.Also this ceremony can take place separately, in the event that a person other faiths.Oil, which anointed certain parts of the body after the baptism, as it seals the human gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Typically, this ordinance happens only once in life.Just before the man could get a double anointing of chrism, the oil that was used during the ascent to the throne of the king.
The Orthodox Church is a fragrance you need for the consecration of new churches.They anoint the walls, the throne, corporal.
Catholics remained a tradition to use oil in the ritual consecration of the bishop or priest.And, as in Orthodoxy, it is used for consecration.
